Peggy Gautreau Recognized as Louisiana’s ‘Community Star’ on National Rural Health Day
Peggy was honored by the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health for helping to serve the healthcare needs of Louisiana’s rural community
Peggy was honored by the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health for helping to serve the healthcare needs of Louisiana’s rural community
Through a virtual curriculum and community support, the National Diabetes Prevention Program is improving health and preventing diabetes for at-risk Louisiana residents.
In southwest Louisiana, where diabetes is prevalent, residents have a vital support system to manage their diabetes thanks to the SWLA Center for Health Services’ Live in Control Program.
Meditation Mondays. Workout Wednesdays. Food for the Soul Fridays. At the LSU AgCenter Northeast Region in Winnsboro, on these days—and really, on any given day—you’ll find employees with yoga mats and kettlebells or working in their offices behind standing desks. As Quincy Vidrine, Family & Consumer Sciences Regional Coordinator for Nutrition Programs in the Northeast …
Chronic Disease Prevalence for Louisiana Minorities Louisiana is home to a melting pot of people, making up the rich culture of our state. Unfortunately, not all of our residents are afforded the same access to care.
With a comprehensive tobacco-free policy and a host of other wellness-related policies and benchmarks, Washington Parish residents can breathe a little easier when visiting Our Lady of the Angels Hospital, who has achieved recognition as a Level 1 WellSpot. The hospital, located in rural Bogalusa, LA, is an affiliate of the Franciscan Missionaries of Our …
When established early, healthy behaviors can set a foundation for a healthier future. Chan’s Scholar Toddlers (CST) child care center in Amite, Louisiana provides full and part-time care services for a range of ages. Through Well-Ahead Louisiana’s Let’s Be Healthy grant, they built a vegetable garden to help teach children about making healthy decisions. As …
Well-Ahead Louisiana, through the Primary Care Office, works to connect residents in rural and underserved areas across the state to critical healthcare services. Areas in Louisiana with too few primary care physicians, dentists and mental health professionals are considered Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSA). From October 2020 through September 2021, approximately 73% of Louisiana residents …
Schools can have a big impact not only on the education of their students, but also on the health and well-being of their community as a whole. Schools in Catahoula and Concordia parishes are making a difference and leading their communities to a healthier future. Catahoula and Concordia parishes are rural and federally designated Health …